E D U C AT I O N 2019 - 2024 Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia College of Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) Bachelor of Architecture Minor in Sustainable Design ABOUT ME Hi I’m Martin, a 5th year architecture student from Thomas Jefferson University. Since I was a kid, I loved to create using LEGOs and later on with video games such as the Sims and Minecraft. Trying out my interests in music, art, fashion, interior design, and drafting had led me to embrace the versatility of architecture. In my lifetime I have been a resident of five states along the East coast as well as the countries of Indonesia and Vietnam. Living within various environments, cultures, and customs made me aware and accepting of our world’s incredible diversity. It has since been my goal to utilize these experiences to discover what architecture can do for people and the environment.
C O N TAC T S : Phone: 484-862-0618 Email: mlm047@jefferson.edu
ACTIVITES AND ASSOCIATIONS Boy Scouts Of America (BSA) Eagle Scout American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) Member National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) Member Students for Historic Preservation (sfHP) Member
SKILLS
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Revit Insight
Lumion
Rhino 6 & 7 Grasshopper
Adobe Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
Lightroom
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Lightroom Classic
Microsoft Office
CBI CONSULTING INC. PANEL SUPPORT SYSTEM
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ST. PETERS STATION VATICAN WELCOME CENTER
PRECAST CONCRETE SLAB
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JAMISON DANCE CENTER
RENSON® LOGGIA SLIDING LOUVER SYSTEM
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HOUSE OF PEACE
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CBI CONSULTING INC. PANEL SUPPORT SYSTEM FACADE DEVELOPMENT
RENSON® LOGGIA SLIDING LOUVER SYSTEM 12
PHOTOGRAPHY
FLOOR-CEILING ASSEMBLY USG™ UL L521
The Vatican Welcome Center encompasses a larger contribution to the resilience of the surrounding neighborhood with improvements to accessibility, representation, infrastructure, greenspace, and transportation. Located in Quartiere 13 Aurelio, the Saint Peter’s Vatican Welcome Center is South of the Vatican and next to the existing Saint Peters Train Station. A linear park reclaims an abandoned site to provide accessible green space while managing issues with stormwater runoff and heat island. Elevated biking and pedestrian viaducts connect to areas within the valley once not accessible by foot. In conjunction with convenient bus stops reduces the reliance on cars. The Vatican Welcome Center holds exhibits and presentations on the Vatican, embodying a source of ecotourism, education, and opportunities. A second access to the train platforms and a tunnel through the platforms increase site accessibility. Its roof over the existing station platforms accommodate the fluctuating visitors and pilgrims. Lastly, a photovoltaic array above the train tracks utilizes unused space for renewable energy production. CURRENT SITE - INACCESSIBLE GREENSPACE - ABANDONED SITES - CAR DEPENDENCY - DIFFICULT TERRAIN - AGING INFRASTRUCTURE
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SITE VIEW TOWARDS ST PETERS BASILICA
STEP 1: PARKS AND GREENWAYS - RECLAIM UNUSED LAND - ACCESSIBLE GREENSPACE - GREENWAYS TO MITIGATE HEAT ISLAND - IMPROVE STORMWATER DRAINANGE - RECREATION SPACES
STEP 2: REDUCE CAR DEPENDENCY
STEP 3: REVITALIZE AND SUSTAIN
- ELEVATED BIKE AND WALKING VIADUCT - PEDESTRIAN ONLY AREAS
- WELCOME CENTER - IMPROVED TRANSIT INFRASTRUCTURE - LOCAL PROGRAMS - ECOTOURISM - SOLAR FARM
- FREQUENT BUS STOPS - SITE ACCESSIBILITY
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The Jamison Dance Center will serve as a central hub for all dancers on Thomas Jefferson University’s East Fall’s campus and will provide them with adequate practice and performance spaces. Additionally, the center will have a space reserved for Physical Therapy. Dancing is one of the most mentally and physically demanding activities. This dance center will provide a space of preemptive regeneration and recovery for its occupants by incorporating biophilic design elements. Biophilic design helps to improve creativity, blood pressure, anxiety, and accelerates healing. Its organic shape was inspired by human nature and our likeness to walk in curves rather than straight lines. Views open to the quad and adjacent garden provide a connection to nature. Large skylights bring natural lighting into the interior with a view of the sky. The louvers exemplify the movement of the curving facade, correlating to the movement that occurs within the space. Organic shapes facilitate harmony with the Dance Center and its surroundings. The Jamison Dance Center sits into the landscape, encouraging users to interact with nature and create outdoor spaces to socialize.
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JA M I S O N DA N C E C E N T E R DESIGN STUDIO 8 - GROUP PROJECT M A R T I N M E R R O T H , T R E VO N H A L L , M I C A I L A H C I A L E L L A
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The House Of Peace creates a sanctuary through an individual’s connection with nature and the wind. The site is located in Philadelphia’s Fair-
mount Park near the historic Strawberry Mansion. It was planted in the valley between Reservoir drive and Edgley drive to create an isolated space within dense nature. Allowing people to easily disconnect from the outside world and find peace with others or themselves. The shape of the sanctuary reacts to the site through layers, bends, and curves to integrate itself with the topography. Interior spaces were based on the valley’s wind patterns, maximizing the amount of wind to enter each space. This way a breeze can be felt anywhere in the sanctuary. Nature connects with us when it interacts with our senses. Its exterior is cladded with a dynamic louver system which allows them to freely swivel. Dictated and directed by the wind, the louvers move, allowing us to visually see the wind patterns moving through the valley and sanctuary. During colder months the louver system can be manually closed, making the sanctuary accessible year-round.
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FAC A D E D E V E L O P M E N T TECHNOLOGY 4 - GROUP PROJECT M A R T I N M E R R O T H , J AC K M O U N T F O R D
The goal of the facade development was to produce an in-depth facade design with drawings. Initial research developed from independent case studies of the Bordeaux Law Courts by Richard Rogers Partnership and the Central Station Solar Tower “Bahnhofsturm” designed by Harter + Kanzler. For this project Bordeaux, France was designated as the climate location. Bordeaux is designated as AIA climate Zone 4, or Koppen 7B, Altered Oceanic Climate. Our biggest focus was to provide highly adaptable shading that can actively react to the seasons. The project utilized the Grasshopper add-on Ladybug for simulations on solar orientation and radiation exposure. These simulations determined optimal building orientation and effectiveness of the shading devices. Exterior materials were based on their properties and resilience within the conditions. The shading platform was based on the RENSON® Loggia Sliding Louver System as it provided the most adaptability for shading. To utilize the high radiation exposure on the shading system, the louvers were integrated with photovoltaic panels. One shading unit is able to produce around 3,500 kWh/year. A cohesive set of drawings show the connection of the facade applied to an existing concrete structure.
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STEEL C CHANNEL FLOOR-CEILING ASSEMBLY USG™ UL L521
COLT GROUP SHADOVOLTAIC ADJUSTABLE LOUVERS FLASHING HIGH PERFORMANCE WINDOW ASSEMBLY
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LIMESTONE CLADDING 2 LAYERS RIDGID INSULATION VERTICAL STEEL SPACER FLASHING SPLIT-TAIL STONE ANCHOR INTERNATIONAL MASONRY INSTITUTE SEALANT AND BACKER ROD
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CBI CONSULTING INC. PANEL SUPPORT SYSTEM
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CEDAR PANELS
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PRECAST CONCRETE SLAB
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STEEL L BRACKET CBI CONSULTING INC. PANEL SUPPORT SYSTEM
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RENSON® LOGGIA SLIDING LOUVER SYSTEM
WATERPROOF MEMBRANE
FLOOR-CEILING ASSEMBLY USG™ UL L521
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DRAINAGE PIPE
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